Rapidly progressing tuberculosis outbreak in a very low risk group

Coitinho Cecilia, Greif Gonzalo, Robello Carlos, Laserra Paula, Willery Eve, Supply Philip

Source: Eur Respir J 2014; 43: 903-906
Journal Issue: March
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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